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Phoebe Philo

Founder & Artistic Director, Phoebe Philo

The London-based star designer transformed the once sleepy bourgeois label Celine into a much-copied global fashion force. In 2023, she launched an eponymous, direct-to-consumer start-up backed by Celine owner LVMH.

Phoebe Philo
News & Analysis

How Mid Heels Became the Cash ‘Kitten’ of Footwear

Lower heels are outpacing high heels in sales, but it’s about more than the return of Nineties trends.

News & Analysis

How Mid Heels Became the Cash ‘Kitten’ of Footwear

Lower heels are outpacing high heels in sales, but it’s about more than the return of Nineties trends.


News & Analysis

The Gentlewoman, a Magazine That’s Also a Club

The independent style title — whose covers are more likely to feature authors than fashion models — is growing its club, which meets for sponsored events ranging from architectural tours to cards nights.

News & Analysis

The Gentlewoman, a Magazine That’s Also a Club

The independent style title — whose covers are more likely to feature authors than fashion models — is growing its club, which meets for sponsored events ranging from architectural tours to cards nights.


Luxury

Can Burberry Get Back on Track?

In recent years, Burberry has struggled to maintain its growth trajectory. Now, the company is betting on newly installed chief executive Marco Gobbetti and Christopher Bailey’s renewed focus on his design duties to reignite Britain’s biggest luxury fashion house.

Luxury

Can Burberry Get Back on Track?

In recent years, Burberry has struggled to maintain its growth trajectory. Now, the company is betting on newly installed chief executive Marco Gobbetti and Christopher Bailey’s renewed focus on his design duties to reignite Britain’s biggest luxury fashion house.


Luxury

Kwaidan Editions’ Violent Push-and-Pull

This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo who bring experience from Céline, Balenciaga and Rick Owens to their new luxury womenswear label.

Luxury

Kwaidan Editions’ Violent Push-and-Pull

This month, our Spotlight shines on a design duo who bring experience from Céline, Balenciaga and Rick Owens to their new luxury womenswear label.


News & Analysis

Why Fashion Can't Forget Its References

BoF speaks to leading fashion educators, who supply creative talent to the likes of Tom Ford, J.W.Anderson and Louis Vuitton, to uncover why the study of history remains imperative for a successful career in fashion.

News & Analysis

Why Fashion Can't Forget Its References

BoF speaks to leading fashion educators, who supply creative talent to the likes of Tom Ford, J.W.Anderson and Louis Vuitton, to uncover why the study of history remains imperative for a successful career in fashion.


News & Analysis

BoF’s Fantasy Fashion Draft Picks

Where should fashion’s cohort of free agent designers land? BoF pairs the industry’s top creative talent with houses in need of a creative jolt.

News & Analysis

BoF’s Fantasy Fashion Draft Picks

Where should fashion’s cohort of free agent designers land? BoF pairs the industry’s top creative talent with houses in need of a creative jolt.


Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.

Luxury

Which Brands Should LVMH and Kering Buy and Sell?

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But optimising a luxury portfolio must be about selling as well as buying.


Luxury

What Should Burberry Do Next?

The iconic British brand needs a refresh. Here’s what Christopher Bailey and Marco Gobbetti must do to get the business back on track.

Luxury

What Should Burberry Do Next?

The iconic British brand needs a refresh. Here’s what Christopher Bailey and Marco Gobbetti must do to get the business back on track.


Luxury

Richemont Ramps Up Chloé Investment as Watches Languish

Chloé has been a rare bright spot for Richemont, which is ramping up investment in the brand as new artistic director Natacha Ramsay-Levi takes the creative helm.

Luxury

Richemont Ramps Up Chloé Investment as Watches Languish

Chloé has been a rare bright spot for Richemont, which is ramping up investment in the brand as new artistic director Natacha Ramsay-Levi takes the creative helm.


Fashion Week

Confusion Reigns at Paris Couture

At a disjointed couture week invaded by ready-to-wear brands, Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli delivered the most touching show of the season.

Fashion Week

Confusion Reigns at Paris Couture

At a disjointed couture week invaded by ready-to-wear brands, Valentino’s Pierpaolo Piccioli delivered the most touching show of the season.


What is The BoF 500?

The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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